3For the enemy has persecuted my soul;
He has crushed my life to the ground;
He has made me dwell in [a]darkness,
Like those who have long been dead.
4Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me;
My heart within me is distressed.

5I remember the days of old;
I meditate on all Your works;
I [b]muse on the work of Your hands.
6I spread out my hands to You;
My soul longs for You like a thirsty land. Selah

7Answer me speedily, O Lord;
My spirit fails!
Do not hide Your face from me,
Lest I [c]be like those who [d]go down into the pit.
8Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning,
For in You do I trust;
Cause me to know the way in which I should walk,
For I lift up my soul to You.

9Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies;
[e]In You I take shelter.
10Teach me to do Your will,
For You are my God;
Your Spirit is good.
Lead me in the land of uprightness.

11Revive me, O Lord, for Your name’s sake!
For Your righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble.
12In Your mercy cut[f] off my enemies,
And destroy all those who afflict my soul;
For I am Your servant.